Choclair: The Toronto Rapper Who Helped Bring Canadian Hip-Hop Into The Mainstream As Toronto hip-hop continued to grow during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Choclair emerged as one of the city’s most respected lyricists.
Kardinal Offishall: The Artist Who Took Toronto Hip-Hop To The World Long before Toronto became one of the world’s biggest hip-hop cities, Kardinal Offishall was carrying the city’s flag internationally. Through his unmistakable voice, Jamaican
Ghetto Concept: The Toronto Group That Helped Shape 1990s Hip-Hop As Toronto hip-hop continued to grow during the 1990s, Ghetto Concept emerged as one of the city’s most respected rap groups. Their music brought a
Dream Warriors: The Toronto Duo That Took Canadian Hip-Hop Global Before Toronto became known around the world for artists like Drake and The Weeknd, Dream Warriors helped introduce Canadian hip-hop to international audiences. Their creative
Michie Mee: The Trailblazer Before Toronto hip-hop became global, Michie Mee was already proving that Canadian rap had its own voice, its own style, and its own place in the culture. Quick Facts Early Years
Maestro Fresh Wes: The Pioneer Who Helped Build Canadian Hip-Hop Before Toronto hip-hop became global, Maestro Fresh Wes helped prove that rap from Canada could break through, sell records, win awards, and stand beside music
Murda Beatz: The Canadian Producer Murda Beatz rose from a small Ontario town to become one of the most recognizable producers in modern hip-hop. Through collaborations with Drake, Migos, Travis Scott, Gucci Mane, Nicki Minaj,
Nineteen85 Nineteen85 helped shape the smooth, emotional sound that became synonymous with OVO Sound. Through his production, songwriting, and collaborations with Drake, dvsn, and other artists, he became one of the most influential producers to
Frank Dukes Frank Dukes is one of Toronto’s most respected producers, songwriters, and musicians. Known for his incredible melodies, sample compositions, and innovative production techniques, he has helped shape some of the biggest hip-hop, R&B,
T-Minus: The Canadian Producer Behind Major Hip-Hop Records T-Minus is one of Canada’s most respected hip-hop producers, known for polished drums, emotional melodies, and major records with artists like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Lil